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UniSA ONLINE STUDY GUIDE 2021 100% ONLINE DEGREES AND COURSES unisaonline . e d u . a u A u s t r a l i a ' s U n i v e r s i t y o f E n t er p rise
UPGRADE IN YOUR
YOUR CAREER LUNCH BREAK STUDY ON DEMAND Our 100% online, career-focused degrees give you full control and ultimate flexibility over your study. Access online student support seven days a week, plan your study to fit around your life, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device. Our degrees are designed for people who lead busy lives, so we make it easy for you to engage with learning activities when it’s convenient for you – even if that means studying in your lunch break. When you study with UniSA Online, you won’t just leave with a degree – you’ll open up a world of exciting opportunities to advance your career or reinvent yourself in the workplace.
Image: Pridham Hall at UniSA’s City West campus.
Study with
Australia’s University of
25+
YEARS
RANKED IN THE
TOP 10 OF EXPERIENCE
IN AUSTRALIA FOR DELIVERING ONLINE
EMPLOYER SATISFACTION AND DISTANCE
EDUCATION
2019 QILT Employer Satisfaction Survey
– Overall Satisfaction Indicator
2
RANKED 25TH
IN THE WORLD’S
TOP 50 UNDER 50
2020 THE Young University
Rankings
Enterprise No.1
IN AUSTRALIA FOR
QUALITY
EDUCATION
2020 THE University
Impact Rankings
UniSA is one of
AUSTRALIA’S
LARGEST ONLINE
EDUCATION
PROVIDERS
2018 Department of
OVERALL FIVE
Education and Training STAR RATING
FOR EXCELLENCE
2019 QS Stars Ratings
3
Image: The award-winning Jeffrey Smart Building at UniSA’s City West campus. 4
DESIGNED BY UniSA.
DELIVERED BY UniSA.
Every aspect of your UniSA Online degree is designed and delivered by
UniSA’s very own experienced academics and online learning experts.
This differs from many other online university providers.
As a student, you’ll benefit from our academic We exist to create exciting futures through
and curriculum expertise, extensive industry online learning. We’re 100% focused on
connections and leading-edge research into providing the best experience and outcomes
online learning. for our students.
We collaborate, we innovate, and we’re No matter where you live or how busy your
constantly implementing new ideas, solutions life might be, you’ll engage with a team of
and strategies to improve our courses and passionate and experienced people who
support services so that you get the very best are committed to ensuring you have an
out of your time with us. outstanding, high-quality education.
BUILDING ON 25+ YEARS OF DELIVERING
ONLINE AND DISTANCE EDUCATION.
We have a long tradition of off-campus learning, establishing the UniSA Distance Education Centre
more than 25 years ago. Our centre was designated as one of eight national Distance Education
Centres in Australia and was one of the largest providers of distance education in the country.
UniSA Online builds on the University’s history and experience, opening up more opportunities
for people to earn a degree and take charge of their career.
With more than 35,000 students across six campuses, and 6,000 students studying online,
you’ll join a diverse community of learners and award-winning teachers.
5
A MESSAGE
FROM OUR
VICE CHANCELLOR
“At UniSA Online, our purpose is to create
exciting futures through online learning.
For a majority of our students, studying online is a necessity,
simply due to the demands of working full-time and
having a family. We’ve redesigned the whole experience
around the needs of online students. We’re committed to
exceeding your expectations through the quality of our
learning resources, the effectiveness of our teaching and
UniSA is ranked in the top our proactive academic and student support services.
10 in Australia for graduate Our team truly value the connections we make with
employability*. our students. To see people who are actively making
their dreams a reality, is both inspiring and rewarding.
We look forward to welcoming you to UniSA Online.”
Always innovating, we’re putting our expertise into
providing a new suite of high-quality, 100% online Tom Steer
undergraduate courses for you to study anytime, Executive Director: UniSA Online
anywhere.
We’ve developed each and every one of these
degrees from scratch – at every point, considering
how we can teach to the highest standards in an
online environment, while maintaining a focus on
developing the skills employers are looking for
today.
UniSA has a long and proud history of reaching out
and bridging barriers to educational access, dating
back to the 1990s when we were one of the largest
providers of distance education in Australia.
A few generations on and UniSA Online is the next
step in that evolution. As Australia’s University of
Enterprise and a university that prizes our close
relationships with business, industry and the
professions, we are reflecting that relevance in the
design of all of the UniSA Online degrees so that
learning activities reflect real work environments. “Our degrees are designed by academic experts who
have strong links to employers. This relationship ensures
This is your opportunity to upgrade your career, or you’ll be equipped with the most current information
change your future with one of Australia’s largest needed to be successful in your career. We engage our
online education providers**. I wish you all the
students in innovative, quality learning experiences
success in the world as you take these next steps
within a supportive environment that develops
with us and enter the world of education On Demand
through UniSA Online. leadership skills and fosters confidence in discipline
knowledge, problem solving and critical thinking.
Professor David G. Lloyd Embarking on a university degree is an exciting milestone
Vice Chancellor and President in life – and UniSA Online will play an important
part in helping you achieve your career goals.”
* Ranked #6, 2019 QILT Employer Satisfaction Survey Associate Professor Barbara Parker
– Graduate Employability Skills Indicator
** 2018 Department of Education and Training Academic Director: UniSA Online
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CONTENTS
Why Study On Demand....................................................................................................................... 8
Get support..................................................................................................................................................10
Why Study On Demand
Your online study experience.......................................................................................................13
Get support
Take your career to new heights...............................................................................................14
Your online study experience
UniSA Online degrees and courses.........................................................................................16
Take your career to new heights
Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)......................................................................16
Bachelor of Business (Financial Planning).......................................................... 17
Graduate Certificate in Financial Planning......................................................... 18
Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning..............................................................19
Bachelor of Business (Management).....................................................................20
Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management).........................21
Bachelor of Marketing and Communication....................................................23
Bachelor of Business (Marketing)..............................................................................24
Bachelor of Communication...........................................................................................25
Bachelor of Digital Media .................................................................................................26
Diploma in Aged Care........................................................................................................... 27
Bachelor of Public Health................................................................................................ 28
Bachelor of Health Science (Nutrition and Exercise)................................29
Bachelor of Community Health....................................................................................31
Associate Degree in Engineering...............................................................................32
Bachelor of Information Technology and Data Analytics.....................33
Bachelor of Construction Management...............................................................34
Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours)....................................36
Bachelor of Psychological Science and Sociology.................................... 37
Bachelor of Psychology..................................................................................................... 38
Bachelor of Criminal Justice...........................................................................................39
Are you eligible?.................................................................................................................................... 40
Apply today................................................................................................................................................ 40
Study 70 other flexible online degrees...............................................................................41
7
Take control of your
study with UniSA Online
WHY STUDY ON DEMAND?
All assessments are 100% online.
No need to come onto campus
Four start dates in January,
April, June and September
Learn in 10-week blocks
24/7 access to learning resources
Online student support services
seven days a week
All content available before
your term starts
Fit life around study
Plan your study
schedule ahead of time
Scholarships and grants
available for eligible students
START YOUR CREDIT CHECK
Fast-track your degree and receive credit
for past study and/or work experience.
Visit unisaonline.edu.au/credit
8BENEFIT FROM
100% ONLINE STUDY
Designed specifically for online learning
Learn through media-rich course material, short engaging
videos, and interactive activities such as quizzes, forum posts
and online face-to-face discussions. Your degree has been
designed specifically for online learning to ensure you graduate
with the skills and knowledge needed for your future career.
100% online – no need to come onto campus
Everything from your course content to weekly activities and
assessments is 100% online. You’ll communicate with academic
staff and students via live messages, online discussion forums
and email. You’ll never need to set foot on campus, which is
perfect if you wish to continue working while you study.
Plan your study schedule ahead of time
All of your course content is available before your term starts.
This means you can log in and have a look at your learning
materials, weekly activities and assessments ahead of time.
You’ll have the ability to organise your study schedule and
factor in family, work or life commitments in advance.
If you know you’ve got a busy week coming up, you can
complete your course readings or assessments beforehand
so you don’t fall behind.
Fit life around study
Full-time students study two courses each term. It makes earning
a degree completely achievable, especially if you’re working.
Your degree is delivered over four terms each year. Each term
runs for 10 weeks with 2-week breaks in between each term.
You’ll also have the option to go part-time, or switch between
the two. If you need to take a break in your study, that’s an
option too. We recommend speaking to your Student Adviser
who can help you update your study plan and check when
your courses are offered.
STUDYING
A DEGREE IS
COMPLETELY
ACHIEVABLE.
2 COURSES EACH TERM
X 4 TERMS
= FULL-TIME STUDY
9Get support
seven days
a week Glenn Meiners
UniSA Online HR graduate
HR Systems Administrator & Process
Improvement Officer, Anglicare Victoria
“Studying 100% online was really
OUR SERVICE appealing, especially as I work full-
COMMITMENT TO YOU time. With a busy timetable, it’s been
great being able to email and live
message my online academics and
Whether you need help with assignments support staff whenever I needed.
and referencing, or require administrative They’ve always been extremely
or technical support, you’ll have On Demand supportive and check in regularly.
access to a team that’ll be there to support Most importantly, they understand
that for a lot of students, life can get
you every step of the way. As a UniSA in the way and sometimes things
Online student, you’ll engage with people don’t always go according to plan.
who genuinely care about helping you It’s fantastic knowing there are
achieve your very best. people on the other end who can
relate and will do all they can to
make sure you’ve got everything you
need to achieve your very best.”
10Lucy Andrew
Online Course Facilitator
Critical Approaches to
Online Learning
“Your success means
everything to us. I love
interacting with students
face-to-face online and
encourage students to
connect with us. We’re here to
get you off to the right start,
provide the help you need,
and we’ll be there to applaud
loudly when you graduate.”
HOW WE SUPPORT YOU
Contact online academics Get tech support around the clock Download study resources and
seven days a week Our IT Help Desk is available 24/7 to access other University services
You’ll be supported by our highly provide assistance with your computer set Learn useful study strategies and download
experienced academic team of Online up, student email, software requirements materials designed to improve your study
Course Facilitators and Online Tutors. and other UniSA apps and student skills. Get personalised career advice and
Our academics will guide you through applications. You’ll be able to get access counselling and wellbeing services,
your learning and ensure you have an support no matter what time it is. disability support, Wirringka Student Services,
outstanding, high-quality education. learning advisers, and library staff over
Access free software and resources extended hours.
They can help you with your course
materials and assessments, provide Download the full Office 365 ProPlus suite, Visit unisaonline.edu.au/support to find
feedback on your work, assist you with which includes full versions of programs out more.
referencing as well as answer any other like Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook
course-specific queries. and OneNote. Along with 1Tb of personal
You’ll be able to contact your academics storage that syncs with your PC or mobile
via email, online discussion forums and device, you’ll also have free access to more
live messages in the online learning than 5,000 video courses on Lynda.com.
environment. You can also communicate in
real-time and chat face-to-face with your Check your device
academics online.
See if your device has the minimum IT
requirements to study online. You’ll be able
Receive dedicated Student to check the speed of your internet connection
Adviser support and see if you have the system requirements
Your Student Adviser will be an important to sit online exams. The computer system
part of your university experience. They test takes just a few seconds.
can help you enrol, plan your courses, or Visit unisaonline.edu.au/systemtest to
discuss personal circumstances that may learn more.
impact on your studies. They’ll link you to
other support services in the University Our Student Adviser team can help you with study
and can help you schedule appointments admin and non-academic related questions.
if required.
11Professor Shane Dawson
Executive Dean, UniSA
Education Futures
“UniSA is one of the leading
universities in the world
known for its learning
analytics research. As a
founding institution for the
Society for Learning Analytics
Research, we’ve been involved
in numerous national and
international projects that look
at how students engage and
learn in online settings. We’re
continuously investigating and
developing new innovations
that will benefit our students’
learning experience and
future employment options.”
12LEARN FROM
EXPERIENCED
ACADEMICS
- with -
INDUSTRY
CONNECTIONS
Your On Demand
study experience 92%
UniSA ONLINE
STUDENT
SATISFACTION
Learn from expert academics 24/7 interactive online
FOR LEARNING RESOURCES
Passionate about online learning, our environment AND STUDENT SUPPORT*
academic staff are subject-matter experts Our interactive online environment is a
who are committed to delivering high one-stop shop for all your study needs.
quality and personalised support to help Track your progress through the student
you thrive in your studies. They understand dashboard, plan your study schedule,
the unique needs of online students and and stay on top of due dates for tasks
will help you navigate the online course and assessments. It’s like your very own
materials, resources and technology personal study coach.
90%
so you can get the most of out of your
study experience.
Learning resources
Expand your professional at your fingertips
network from wherever you are Access a library of more than 700,000 UniSA ONLINE
UniSA Online is designed to help you
digital resources including e-books, videos STUDENT
connect with a community of other
and journal articles, right at your fingertips.
If you can’t find what you’re after, our Ask SATISFACTION
like-minded students. Share, debate the Library virtual service will assist you to
and collaborate ideas through online FOR TEACHING QUALITY*
locate, access, evaluate, use and reference
chat, video conferencing, and other a range of information resources.
online communication tools.
Industry approved, quality assured
*2019 ComparED (QILT) Student Experience Survey
Our industry connections will enrich your (Undergraduate, External Study Mode)
online study experience. Each degree National average for teaching quality: 86%.
National average for learning resources: 86%.
has been designed in conjunction with National average for student support: 83%.
industry experts and is overseen by an
experienced industry advisory board with
a wealth of experience. Learn cutting-
edge developments in your field and solve
real-world problems that organisations
face today.
13Take your career
to new heights
ACCESS AN EXTENSIVE SUITE OF
ONLINE RESOURCES PURPOSELY
DESIGNED TO HELP BUILD YOUR
TOP 10
IN AUSTRALIA FOR
EMPLOYABILITY. GRADUATE
As a UniSA Online student, you’ll have all the
EMPLOYABILITY^
information and resources you need to make
informed choices for your career. From updating
your resume to writing a winning cover letter,
or preparing for an upcoming interview, we’ll
help you put your best foot forward.
^Ranked #6, 2019 QILT Employer Satisfaction Survey – Graduate Employability Skills Indicator
*Based on a total of 1,027 responses from enrolled students in UniSA Online’s New Student Survey
32%
of UniSA Online students
WANT TO ADVANCE
THEIR CAREER
in their current field*
14Get personalised career advice
Our Career Advisers are available for online appointments
if you need guidance on your career development, are
looking for advice on choosing the right electives or want to
develop a job search plan. We genuinely care about seeing
you succeed. Our commitment to your career doesn’t end
once you graduate – you’ll have access to career advice David Maerschel
and support for up to 12 months after you graduate. UniSA Career Adviser
Engage with industry representatives “As a UniSA Online student,
you’ll have access to a range
Interact with people working in your profession while you’re of self-help career resources
studying and build a network with students and professionals including our resume template
in your chosen field. builder, an interview simulator,
career assessments, interactive
Search for employment opportunities videos and useful articles from
UniSA Career Services promotes a range of employment employers, plus so much more.
opportunities via our online job board, UniSA CareerHub. You can also schedule one-
on-one appointments with
You’ll find casual, part-time or full-time employment, graduate our team of Career Advisers
and vacation opportunities, internships as well as a range of as well as email your resume
Australian and international volunteering opportunities. and cover letter for review.”
32%
of UniSA Online students
43%
of UniSA Online students
WANT TO ADVANCE WANT A CAREER
THEIR CAREER
in their current field* CHANGE*
15Bachelor of
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
COMMERCE (ACCOUNTING)XBCA
.unisaonline.edu.au/accounting
DEGREE INFO
100% online
3 years full-time
January, April, June, September
Part-time study available
10-15 hours per week per course
KEY FEATURES
Graduate with a degree accredited by Chartered
Accountants Australia and New Zealand, CPA Australia,
and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants. Gareth Wilson
This degree is also professionally recognised by the Accounting student
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and the
Association of International Accountants. “The flexibility of a 100%
online degree enables
. uild a strong foundation of accounting knowledge
B
and develop skills in business, taxation, auditing, law,
our family to travel while
finance and sustainability. managing a small Australian
distribution business, which
Focus on the economic, legal and political influences I do from a co-working
that affect global business. space in Ubud, Bali.
Explore the latest developments and current issues in My first year of study has filled
the accounting profession.
in a lot of gaps in my business
. nderstand how business intelligence and analytics
U knowledge, which has given
can be used to solve organisational problems. me a lot more confidence in
running my business. While I
can produce and understand
financial reports more
CAREERS DEGREE STRUCTURE
Accountant / tax adviser /
efficiently, the major benefit
FIRST YEAR
forensic accountant / business Critical Approaches to Online Learning has been improving my
adviser / risk consultant / Business and Society knowledge and understanding
insolvency and restructuring Accounting for Business
adviser / management Business Law across all areas of business.”
accountant / corporate tax Quantitative Methods for Business
Financial Accounting 1
consultant / auditor
Marketing Principles: Trading and
Exchange
ALTERNATIVE PATHWAYS Principles of Economics
Completion of online literacy and SECOND YEAR ACCREDITED BY:
numeracy test with relevant work Financial Accounting 2
experience; or Foundation Studies Management Accounting
program or Diploma in Business Business Finance
through UniSA College. Business Intelligence
Financial Accounting 3
Companies and Partnership Law
Management and Organisation
Career Development for Professionals
THIRD YEAR
Sustainability Accounting and Reporting
Auditing Theory and Practice
Contemporary Issues in Accounting
Taxation Law 1
Strategic Financial Analysis
3x Electives
16Bachelor of
APPROVED BY: BUSINESS (FINANCIAL PLANNING)
XBFP
.unisaonline.edu.au/financial-planning
DEGREE INFO
100% online
3 years full-time
January, April, June, September
Part-time study available
10-15 hours per week per course
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
KEY FEATURES
Graduate as a qualified financial planner with a degree
approved by the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics
Authority (FASEA).
. se your degree as a pathway into the Financial
U
Planning Association of Australia’s (FPA) CFP®
Certification Program and the Association of Financial
Advisers’ (AFA) Fellow Chartered Financial Practitioner
(FChFP) program.
Build the technical and professional skills needed to
prepare detailed financial plans.
Learn to develop financial and legal documentation
Rachel Simpson that meet regulatory requirements.
Financial Planning student
Relief Area Manager, Subway Explore personal budgeting, superannuation and
retirement planning, financial risk management, and
SA
estate planning.
“I have worked in the fast-food Learn to use XPLAN, the most widely used financial
industry for over a decade. planning software in Australia.
I became the manager at
Subway as a teenager and
quickly worked my way up
the ranks to become an area CAREERS DEGREE STRUCTURE
Financial planner /
manager who is responsible for financial adviser /
FIRST YEAR
eight stores. I have a wealth of investment adviser /
Critical Approaches to Online Learning
Quantitative Methods for Business
work experience and a strong insurance broker / Accounting for Business
estate planner /
management background, but superannuation adviser /
Personal Finance
Career Development for Professionals
no formal education to back wealth manager / Business and Society
it up. This hit home when I client relationship manager Business Law
Principles of Economics
missed out on a job opportunity SECOND YEAR
ALTERNATIVE PATHWAYS
because I lacked the relevant Financial Markets and Institutions
Completion of online literacy and
university qualifications. numeracy test with relevant work
Introduction to Financial Planning
Marketing Principles: Trading and
experience; or Foundation Studies Exchange
Studying online means I can program or Diploma in Business Management and Organisation
prioritise my time with my through UniSA College. Macroeconomics
Business Intelligence
young children. I can study Companies and Partnership Law
full-time and not worry that International Business Environments
THIRD YEAR
my degree will interfere with
Entrepreneurship for Social and
my duties as a full-time mother Market Impact
who runs a household while Portfolio and Fund Management
Taxation Law 1
also working on a casual basis.” Superannuation
Risk Management and Insurance
Strategic Management OR
Strategic Financial Analysis
Applied Financial Planning
Estate Planning 17Graduate Certificate in
FINANCIAL PLANNING XCFP
.unisaonline.edu.au/financial-planning
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT
DEGREE INFO
100% online
6 months full-time
January, April, June, September
Part-time study available
10-15 hours per week per course
KEY FEATURES
Tailor your qualification and select bridging courses
specifically outlined in the Financial Adviser Standards and
Ethics Authority’s (FASEA) education requirements including
education requirements including ethics and professionalism,
financial advice regulatory and legal obligations, and
behavioural finance: client and consumer behaviour. Louise Trevaskis
Choose a qualification that best suits existing financial Academy and Education Manager
advisers seeking a bridging program; or those who are AMP Financial Services
seeking a pathway into the Graduate Diploma and UniSA’s
Masters of Finance (Financial Planning) degree (offered ”Having a FASEA-approved
through UniSA Business School). qualification is now imperative
to a successful career as
Study up to four advanced financial planning courses in
a financial adviser.
areas such as investment management, regulatory and
legal obligations, estate planning, risk management and The new FASEA requirements will
insurance, superannuation, and tax. effectively reshape Australia’s
Benefit from a flexible qualification that allows you to network of financial advisers.
continue to work while you study.
Financial planners who are able
to adapt to change, continually
learn new things, possess
CAREERS *Normally applicants who good communication skills,
have completed a degree with
Financial planner / financial
an equivalent UniSA grade and demonstrate flexibility
adviser / investment adviser /
insurance broker / estate planner /
point average of 4 or better and resilience will be the most
superannuation adviser / wealth will be eligible for entry. successful in their career.”
manager / client relationship
manager PROGRAM STRUCTURE
COURSE NAME
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Ethics and Professionalism
Applicants are required to Introduction to Financial Planning OR
have one of the following: Elective
• a completed bachelor
2x Electives
Electives list
CPA and FPA
degree* from a recognised
higher education institution
Behavioural Finance: Client and Consumer
Behaviour members receive
or equivalent; or
• a completed graduate certificate
Financial Advice Regulatory and Legal
Obligations 15% off course fees
Investment Management
or higher postgraduate Superannuation
qualification* from a recognised Risk Management and Insurance Members of CPA Australia or the Financial
higher education institution; or Estate Planning Planning Association of Australia (FPA)
• a completed diploma or Taxation are eligible to receive a 15% discount off
advanced diploma in a relevant Applied Financial Planning
postgraduate course fees. To access the
field and two years relevant
discount, you’ll need to provide your
professional experience; or
relevant association membership number
• a minimum of five years relevant as part of your application.
professional experience.
18Graduate Diploma in
FINANCIAL PLANNING XGFP
APPROVED BY: .unisaonline.edu.au/financial-planning
DEGREE INFO
100% online
1 year full-time
January, April, June, September
Part-time study available
10-15 hours per week per course
INDUSTRY/ACADEMIC KEY FEATURES
SPOTLIGHT Meet the education requirements to practice as a
qualified financial planner with a program approved by
the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority
(FASEA).
Choose a qualification that best suits existing
financial advisers who need to complete a FASEA-
approved program to meet industry requirements or
professionals with a relevant degree looking to make a
career change.
Upskill in areas such as investment management,
regulatory and legal obligations, estate planning, risk
management and insurance, superannuation, and tax.
Learn contemporary career planning strategies to boost
your employability.
Geoffrey Pacecca Fast-track your studies by gaining credit for previously
Founder, GAP Financial completed courses and qualifications.
UniSA Financial Planning lecturer
“I have over 25 years of CAREERS *Normally applicants who
experience in the financial Financial planner / financial
have completed a degree with
services industry, including ten adviser / investment adviser /
an equivalent UniSA grade
point average of 4 or better
years working in Sydney as a insurance broker / estate
will be eligible for entry.
planner / superannuation
Financial Services Executive. adviser / wealth manager /
I was honoured to be awarded client relationship manager PROGRAM STRUCTURE
the Financial Standard’s COURSE NAME
Power50 most influential ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Financial Advice Regulatory and Legal
financial advisers in Australia Applicants are required to Obligations
have one of the following: Ethics and Professionalism
for 2018 and 2019. I am Investment Management
currently a Principal Adviser • a completed bachelor degree* Superannuation
in an accounting, finance, Risk Management and Insurance
and founder of GAP Financial. economics or financial Estate Planning
planning discipline from a Taxation
My role at UniSA Online allows recognised higher education Applied Financial Planning
institution or equivalent; or
me to bring my industry
experience to develop course • a completed graduate
certificate or higher
content that is relevant and postgraduate qualification
practical for current and in an accounting, finance,
aspiring financial planners. economics or financial planning
discipline from a recognised
higher education institution; or
Students will learn best-practice
processes and client strategies • a completed diploma or
advanced diploma in financial
using real-world case studies planning and two years relevant
taken from the industry.” professional experience.
19STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
Bachelor of
BUSINESS (MANAGEMENT) XBBG
.unisaonline.edu.au/management
DEGREE INFO
100% online
3 years full-time
January, April, June, September
Part-time study available
10-15 hours per week per course
KEY FEATURES Simone Panetta
Discover the fundamentals of modern management, Management student
which involve the coordination of people, money Operations manager
and technology. VIC
. evelop the skills to effectively lead and manage
D “I’ve had a long career spanning more
people, teams and organisations. than 15 years in hospitality spent
. ain problem-solving and leadership skills to achieve
G mainly in Italy and South East Asia.
key business objectives. After moving to Australia, I continued
my career holding managerial roles
Apply your knowledge in the workplace while you study and head of operations for a number
and improve your business management skills before of restaurants and retail chains. As
you graduate.
a I progressed through my career,
Explore entrepreneurship and innovation and learn the I was faced with unexpected and
process of launching a new venture. complex scenarios every day, which
made me realise that I needed to
Graduate with a solid grasp of business fundamentals
learn new skills and tools to fill the
such as international business, economics and accounting
as well as business operations and intelligence.
gaps. Despite my experience, I felt I
was missing fundamentals in finance,
marketing and human resources.
CAREERS DEGREE STRUCTURE My management degree is
Project manager / general FIRST YEAR broadening my capabilities as a
manager / management Critical Approaches to Online Learning manager and entrepreneur. Courses
consultant / risk manager /
business development
Business and Society are engaging and strongly related
Accounting for Business
manager / entrepreneur / Business Law to real-world cases, which helps me
innovation manager / account Quantitative Methods for Business to transfer and apply my knowledge
director / sales manager / Career Development for Professionals
business analyst / project lead Marketing Principles: Trading and to daily business operations.”
Exchange
Principles of Economics
ALTERNATIVE PATHWAYS SECOND YEAR
Completion of online literacy and Foundations of Human Resource
numeracy test with relevant work Management
experience; or Foundation Studies Business Intelligence
program or Diploma in Business Management and Organisation UNISA BUSINESS
TOP 1%
through UniSA College. Communication and Organisational
Practices
Organisational Behaviour
Project Management: Principles and WORLDWIDE* & AWARDED
Strategies
Entrepreneurship for Social and Market
FIVE-STARS^
Impact
Elective
THIRD YEAR
*UniSA Business School is one of just
Strategic Management nine institutions in the country and 169
International Management Ethics and globally to be accredited by EQUIS.
Values There are a total pool of 16,585 business
Organisational Entrepreneurship schools worldwide, AACSB, May 2017.
Organisational Leadership
Managing Decision Making
International Business Environments UniSA Business is one of just ten institutions in
2x Electives Australia and 189 globally to be accredited by
EQUIS (from over 16,500 worldwide).
EFMD, February 2020.
20 ^2019 QS Stars Ratings.Bachelor of
BUSINESS (HUMAN RESOURCE
ACCREDITED BY:
MANAGEMENT) XBBH
unisaonline.edu.au/hr
DEGREE INFO
100% online
3 years full-time
January, April, June, September
Part-time study available
10-15 hours per week per course
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
KEY FEATURES
. raduate with a qualification accredited by the
G
Australian Human Resource Institute (AHRI) and be
eligible for professional membership.
Discover how to strategically align human capital with
business objectives.
. ocus on core HR areas including recruitment, learning
F
and development, workforce planning, work health and
safety, employee performance management and motivation.
. evelop analytical data skills using a variety of business
D
tools and technologies that assist decision making in
all facets of HR.
Ryan Nicholls
Explore current and emerging workplace challenges
HR student through curriculum informed by the Centre for
Police officer Workplace Excellence (CWeX).
SA
“I’ve been a police officer for
14 years. Now that my kids CAREERS DEGREE STRUCTURE
are growing up I wanted to Human resources adviser / FIRST YEAR
human resources manager /
do something for myself. recruitment consultant / learning
Critical Approaches to Online Learning
Business and Society
and development adviser / Accounting for Business
I chose HR because of the change management adviser / Business Law
diversity that the degree offers change management Quantitative Methods for Business
consultant / industrial relations Career Development for Professionals
and the career opportunities consultant / workforce planning Marketing Principles: Trading and
that are available. adviser / health and safety Exchange
consultant Principles of Economics
The ability to study 100% SECOND YEAR
Foundations of Human Resource
online was a game changer ALTERNATIVE PATHWAYS Management
for me. I have a rotating Completion of online literacy and Entrepreneurship for Social and Market
Impact
numeracy test with relevant work
roster and am often required experience; or Foundation Studies Training and Development
to work night shifts. I also program or Diploma in Business
Performance and Compensation
Management
have three young kids so it’s through UniSA College. Business Intelligence
really important I’m still able Management and Organisation
2x Electives
to devote time to them.” THIRD YEAR
Recruitment and Selection of
Organisational Talent
Strategic Management
Managing the Employment Relationship
International Business Environment
Strategic Human Resource Management
Organisational Behaviour
HR Analytics
Elective
21Apply for our We offer a range of scholarships and grants to
support students from all walks of life.
scholarships Our scholarships and grants provide financial
assistance to full-time and part-time students
and grants
enrolled in UniSA Online undergraduate degrees.
For more information or to check our eligibility
criteria, visit unisaonline.edu.au/scholarships
UNISA ONLINE ABORIGINAL
GRANT RECIPIENT
Kelly Kildea
Public Health student
VIC
“I live in the largest Aboriginal
community in Victoria and know
first-hand the importance of having
more qualified Aboriginal people in
the health sector and other key
professions.
I’m inspired to be a part of this
change. My degree will give me the
skills to implement life-changing
programs and policies that positively
impact the health and wellbeing of
Aboriginal people.
As a mother of four, studying online
is the only option for me. From the
first phone call I had with the online
support staff, I felt like everything
was possible.”
22Bachelor of
MARKETING AND
COMMUNICATION XBMN
.unisaonline.edu.au/marketing-communication
ACCREDITED BY:
DEGREE INFO
100% online
3 years full-time
January, April, June, September
Part-time study available
10-15 hours per week per course
KEY FEATURES
Become a well-rounded marketing and
communications professional with a broad skill set
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT in social media, advertising, public relations, content
creation, marketing analytics, retailing, and brand
management.
Learn emerging trends in digital marketing including
online advertising, mobile marketing, and customer
relationship management (CRM) strategies.
L. earn to write media plans, develop communication
strategies, and explore areas such as corporate social
responsibility, sponsorship, and crisis communication.
Gain essential skills for contemporary marketing and
communication roles, no matter what industry you
choose to work in.
Be guided by experts who conduct world-class research
at the Ehrenberg-Bass Institute for Marketing Science
and advise global brands like Procter & Gamble, CBS
Christopher Villani and Nestlé.
UniSA graduate
General Manager of Marketing, Study with a global leader in brand management
research.
Brand and Insights
(AFR BOSS Magazine, April 2018 – League of Scholars)
Foodland Supermarkets
“I lead a team that’s responsible
for Foodland’s advertising, CAREERS DEGREE STRUCTURE
communications, media, Marketing and communications FIRST YEAR
officer / corporate
sponsorships, public relations, communications adviser /
Critical Approaches to Online Learning
Introduction to Social Media
and consumer insights. marketing assistant / brand Marketing Principles: Trading and Exchange
manager / campaign manager / Accounting for Business
market researcher / copywriter / Introduction to Digital Media
No two days are ever alike. Consumer Behaviour
media buyer / social media
One day, I might be planning manager / sponsorship officer /
Business Law
Communication and Media
the next advertising campaign media planner / advertising
SECOND YEAR
executive / digital marketer
and media schedule, the Marketing Analytics
next I could be talking Public Relations: Theory and Practice
ALTERNATIVE PATHWAYS Writing and Editing for Publication
about opportunities with a Advertising
Completion of online literacy and Media Law and Ethics
new sponsor and planning numeracy test with relevant work Communication Research Methods
point of sale material. experience; or Foundation Studies Essentials of Marketing Planning
Elective
program or Diploma in Business/
THIRD YEAR
Having such a diverse skill Arts through UniSA College.
Digital Marketing
set in both marketing and Promotional Communication: Advertising,
Publicity and Marketing
communications, while staying Retailing
abreast of all the digital Design for Digital Technologies
Communication Management in Practice
platforms, is pivotal to my role.” Integrated Marketing
Branding
Integrated Communication Planning
23Bachelor of
BUSINESS (MARKETING) XBBM
.unisaonline.edu.au/marketing
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
DEGREE INFO
100% online
3 years full-time
January, April, June, September
Part-time study available
10-15 hours per week per course
KEY FEATURES
. evelop a broad skill set in brand management,
D
advertising, retailing, strategic marketing, market
research, as well as business intelligence and analytics.
. xplore consumer psychology and the scientific laws
E
of brand growth. Michael Burbidge
Learn from marketing scientists who advise global Marketing student
brands such as Procter & Gamble, CBS and Nestlé. SA
. ombine creative thinking with data analysis to create
C “I fell into sales by chance –
marketing strategies that achieve organisational goals. marketing is something I’ve
Study with a global leader in brand management
always been interested in without
research. realising. I’ve already been able
(AFR BOSS Magazine, April 2018 – League of Scholars) to apply my course content and
suggest alternative strategies
Graduate with a degree evaluated and accredited by in our sales team meetings.
the Australian Marketing Institute (AMI).
Initially, I wanted to study
marketing to see how I could help
CAREERS DEGREE STRUCTURE
the company out, but as I progress
Marketing coordinator /
through my degree, I can see all
FIRST YEAR
marketing manager / campaign Critical Approaches to Online Learning
the different opportunities.”
manager / fundraising and Business and Society
development officer / marketing Marketing Principles: Trading and
insight analyst / media planner / Exchange
brand manager / market Business Law
researcher / account manager / Quantitative Methods for Business
sales and marketing manager / Professional Development in Marketing
OR Elective
LEARN FROM THE EXPERTS
digital marketer
Accounting for Business
Principles of Economics
ALTERNATIVE PATHWAYS SECOND YEAR
Did you know that the Ehrenberg-Bass Institute for
Completion of online literacy and Consumer Behaviour Marketing Science is the world’s largest centre for
numeracy test with relevant work Marketing Analytics
Market Research research into marketing?
experience; or Foundation Studies
program or Diploma in Business Retailing
through UniSA College. Advertising Based at UniSA, the Institute’s team has more than
Business Intelligence 50 marketing scientists who make fundamental
Entrepreneurship for Social and
Market Impact discoveries about how brands grow and buyers behave.
Management and Organisation Study marketing and get the opportunity to learn from
THIRD YEAR researchers who have advised global brands such as
Strategic Management Procter & Gamble, CBS and Nestlé.
Branding
Essentials of Marketing Planning
marketingscience.info
Integrated Marketing
International Business Environments
3x Electives ACCREDITED BY:
24Bachelor of
COMMUNICATION XBCD
.unisaonline.edu.au/communication
DEGREE INFO
100% online
3 years full-time
January, April, June, September
Part-time study available
10-15 hours per week per course
KEY FEATURES
Learn how to deliver effective communication
strategies across a range of traditional and emerging
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT media platforms.
Focus your studies on social media, content creation
and journalism.
Develop the critical and analytical thinking skills
required for strategic planning and communication
management.
Develop technical skills in writing and editing.
Choose a degree developed in consultation with
industry experts and learn from academics who are
leaders in their field.
Improve your communication skills and apply your
knowledge in the workplace while you study.
Katie Harris
Communication student CAREERS DEGREE STRUCTURE
Australian Institute of Social media manager / FIRST YEAR
communication officer / content
Company Directors writer / media liaison officer /
Critical Approaches to Online Learning
Introduction to Social Media
NSW PR coordinator / online Communication and Media
community manager Intercultural Communication
“I chose to study News Reporting
Public Relations: Theory and Practice
Communication because ALTERNATIVE PATHWAYS Marketing Principles: Trading and
Completion of online literacy and Exchange
I have a passion for writing numeracy test with relevant work Professional and Technical Communication
and social sciences - and I experience; or Foundation Studies SECOND YEAR
wanted to learn the tools and program or Diploma in Arts Content Creation for Media
through UniSA College.
strategies to communicate Language and the Media
Writing and Editing for Publication
professionally and creatively. Media Law and Ethics
Communication Research Methods
Everything in this degree Broadcast Journalism
2x Electives
is geared to the real-world. THIRD YEAR
The knowledge and skills Promotional Communication: Advertising,
I’ve gained have helped me Publicity and Marketing
Industry and Practice
immensely in my current role Social Media Engagement
at the Australian Institute of Communication Management in Practice
Advanced News Writing
Company Directors. Recently, Integrated Communication Planning
I was required to develop a 2x Electives
marketing and communications
brief for Qantas, and I was able
to use the templates we were
studying to help guide me.”
25Bachelor of STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
DIGITAL MEDIA XBDM
.unisaonline.edu.au/digital-media
DEGREE INFO
100% online
3 years full-time
January, April, June, September
Part-time study available
10-15 hours per week per course
KEY FEATURES
Develop essential digital skills including graphic
and web design, social media management, content James Grajdan
creation, video and audio production, animation and
Digital Media student
digital storytelling.
SA
Upskill in a range of digital areas required by businesses,
government departments and not-for-profits who are “I’ve always loved design and
increasingly bringing digital functions in-house. have worked on a few projects on
the side. I’d never thought I’d do
Get hands-on using the latest digital software and this as a career; I always thought
graduate with an industry-standard portfolio of work. it would be a hobby. Now that
Bring creative ideas to life in visually engaging ways to I’m in the degree, I know for
help businesses and their brands communicate with certain that this is definitely
people more effectively. the path I want to take.
. xplore how digital media has transformed the GLAM
E All the assessments encourage
(Galleries, Libraries, Archives and Museum) sector and you to act like you’re a business
removed boundaries between cultural institutions and working for a client. It’s great
audiences around the world. because it gets you thinking
. omplement your digital media expertise with
C about how to run a business, how
electives from a range of disciplines including business, to break down tasks, and how
marketing, IT and data analytics, and communication. to work with different people.”
CAREERS DEGREE STRUCTURE
Digital content creator /
social media manager /
FIRST YEAR DID YOU KNOW?
Critical Approaches to Online Learning
online journalist / visual Introduction to Digital Media
communication designer / Introduction to Video Production
digital content strategist / Intercultural Communication
videographer / digital Introduction to Social Media
storyteller / freelancer Digital Graphics and Imaging
Introduction to the GLAM sector -
$111.7B
Galleries, Libraries, Archives and
ALTERNATIVE PATHWAYS Museums
Digital Media Project 1
Completion of online literacy and
numeracy test with relevant work SECOND YEAR
experience; or Foundation Studies Animation Design
program or Diploma in Arts Archives and the Digital World
through UniSA College. Writing for Digital Media Cultural and creative activity
Design for Digital Technologies contributed $111.7 billion to
Innovative Curatorial Studies
Digital Media Project 2 Australia’s economy in just
2x Electives
two years alone.*
THIRD YEAR
Web Design
Digital Documentary
Narrating Objects, Art and Archives
Digital Mediascapes
Industry and Practice
Digital Media Project 3 *Bureau of Communications and Arts Research: Cultural and
2x Electives creative activity in Australia 2008–09 to 2016–17 (2016–17 period).
26Diploma in
AGED CARE XDAC
.unisaonline.edu.au/dip-aged-care
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT DEGREE INFO
100% online
1 year full-time
January, April, June, September
Part-time study available
10-15 hours per week per course
Note: Applications open from October 2020.
KEY FEATURES
. omplete your qualification in 12 months and start your
C
career in one of Australia’s fastest-growing sectors.
Study relevant course content that has been developed
in collaboration with leading aged care providers.
Rebecca Cooke Take a holistic approach to aged care and build a
combination of high-level care and lifestyle support
Aged Care student
skills that employers are calling out for.
Small business owner
SA Study course content that has been mapped to
relevant standards which include the Aged Care Quality
“I’d been considering the aged Standards and the National Safety and Quality Health
care sector as a career change Service (NSQHS) Standards.
when my father passed away
last year. He’d been living with Choose to pursue further study and use your qualification
as a pathway into bachelor degrees in health, nursing,
Parkinsons Disease for some
social sciences or a range of allied health fields.
time and then was diagnosed
with cancer. It opened my
eyes to the kinds of support Note: To secure employment as an aged care worker, you must obtain
that older people can access a National Police Certificate and provide a First Aid Certificate. In
and gave me insight into addition to this, if you are providing community and home support
living with chronic illness. care, you will need to hold a valid driver’s licence. For those wishing
to work in South Australia, an additional employment screening will
I am motivated by my personal be conducted. Requirements for other states may vary.
experiences and enjoy being
around older people and CAREERS DEGREE STRUCTURE
making a difference. I know that Aged care worker / residential FIRST YEAR
support worker / community
starting in a new industry means support worker / recreational
Essential Skills for Working in Aged Care
Communication and Ethics in Aged Care
beginning with an entry-level and lifestyle support coordinator Living Skills and Life routines in Aged Care
role but I know I have a lot of Quality and Safety in Aged Care
Enablement and Dignity in Aged Care
life and professional experience ALTERNATIVE PATHWAYS Mental Health, Dementia and Challenging
to offer. I’m excited to build Completion of online literacy and Behaviours
numeracy test with relevant work Multidisciplinary Teams in Aged Care
new skills and can’t wait to experience; or Foundation Studies Transition to Employment
see what the future holds.” program or Diploma in Health
through UniSA College.
UNDERGRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN AGED CARE
Study the first four courses in the Diploma in Aged Care and
graduate with an Undergraduate Certificate in Aged Care.
Applications are open for one intake in Jan 2021.
Learn more at unisaonline.edu.au/ug-cert-aged-care
27Bachelor of
Graduate with national
PUBLIC HEALTH XBPH foundation competencies set by
.unisaonline.edu.au/public-health the Council of Academic Public
Health Institutions Australasia
DEGREE INFO (CAPHIA).
100% online
3 years full-time
January, April, June, September
Part-time study available
10-15 hours per week per course
KEY FEATURES
Explore diverse areas such as health promotion, health
law and ethics, human biology, epidemiology, as well as ACADEMIC SPOTLIGHT
global, national and Aboriginal health issues.
Develop skills in planning, managing and evaluating
health care policy, projects, programs and services.
Create an industry-standard portfolio of work that you
can present to future employers
Learn from academics who come with many years of
experience in public health and the health sector.
. tudy course content that has been specifically mapped
S
to align with the foundation competencies for Public
Health Graduates in Australia.
CAREERS DEGREE STRUCTURE Talia Blythman
Public health manager /
epidemiologist /
FIRST YEAR Online Course Facilitator
indigenous health officer /
Critical Approaches to Online learning
Introduction to Public Health Practice and
Public Health
women’s health officer / Research
healthcare policy planner / Foundations of Human Biology 1 “I’ve worked in a range of public
health promotion officer Health Systems and Services
Foundations of Human Biology 2
health and health promotion
Contemporary Aboriginal Issues roles for the past 10 years.
ALTERNATIVE PATHWAYS First Peoples’ Health
Research Methods for Public Health
Throughout my career, I’ve
Completion of online literacy and
numeracy test with relevant work SECOND YEAR worked in both government and
experience; or Foundation Studies Marketing for Health and Wellbeing non-government organisations
program or Diploma in Health
through UniSA College.
Evaluation of Public Health Practice
Health Promotion
in Victoria, Northern Territory,
Sociological Perspectives in Public Health South Australia, and India.
Health Law, Ethics and Policy
Building Healthy Public Policy I’ve undertaken roles promoting
Aboriginal Public Health Practice and
Research Eat Well Be Active for kids,
Fundamentals of Disease Control
youth smoking prevention and
THIRD YEAR
Epidemiological Principles and Methods
cessation, Aboriginal health,
Project Management for Health and emergency relief and social
Wellness
Science and Politics of Preventive Health
support, and parenting support.
Public Health Practice Project 1
Public Health and Wellbeing Practice I’m passionate about public
Public Health Practice Project 2
2x Electives
health and health promotion
and the difference we can
make to support people and
communities live healthier
and happier lives.”
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